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Apple Watch Series 8
watchOS 9
1. Read text message
Press the Digital Crown.
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Press the message icon.
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Press the required text message.
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2. Reply to text message using voice input
Press SMS.
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Press the microphone icon and record the message.
To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.
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Press Send.
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3. Reply to text message using text input
Press SMS.
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Write the required text and press Send.
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4. Reply to text message using quick reply
Press the required quick reply.
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5. Return to the home screen
Press the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.
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